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Patrick Smith
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Editor, Africa Confidential
United Kingdom
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geopolitics social impact governance africa development
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By Bojang Jnr, Patrick Smith Verified| The Africa Report Verified The British government’s conference on Sudan, marking two years of the country’s devastating war, opened on 15 April with shreds of positive news. Britain, which like most other Western states has been eviscerating its aid budget, offered to launch a £120m emergency humanitarian assistance package for Sudan. This must be set in the context of overall shrinking aid flows to Sudan at a time of its worst conflict since independence in 1956.
By Patrick Smith Verified| The Africa Report Verified “Stop dreaming, the West isn’t coming back,” the veteran French diplomat warned. “We’re in a new era, a different world now.” We were mulling how African states should respond to trade wars, rumbling polycrises and a US exit from the international system. For those African governments with leverage – market access and natural resources – a splintering of the West may sound positive.
By Bojang Jnr, Patrick Smith Verified| The Africa Report Verified The British government’s conference on Sudan, marking two years of the country’s devastating war, opened on 15 April with shreds of positive news. Britain, which like most other Western states has been eviscerating its aid budget, offered to launch a £120m emergency humanitarian assistance package for Sudan. This must be set in the context of overall shrinking aid flows to Sudan at a time of its worst conflict since independence in 1956.
Company Info
Africa Confidential
Africa Confidential is a respected fortnightly newsletter that focuses on politics, economics, and security developments across Africa. Established in 1960, it has built a strong reputation for delivering exclusive insights and objective reporting on African issues. The company is based in London and is owned by Asempa Limited, which was founded in 2006 by Patrick Smith and Bryan Pearson. The core offering of Africa Confidential is its detailed newsletter, which includes in-depth political analysis, economic trends, and security reports. It draws on a network of local correspondents throughout the continent to provide valuable information for business leaders, policymakers, researchers, and investors interested in African markets and geopolitical dynamics. The newsletter serves as a vital resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of Africa's political and economic landscape.
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Founded: 1960